Sun, golf, and entertainment for the kids: A corner of Spain that suits the whole family

It’s the family-holiday question that plagues us every year: where can you find a pool, sunbeds, people to socialise with, good food, a spa, local culture and other kids for your children to play with?

Well, I’ve found the answer: join a family of old friends at El Valle Golf Resort near Murcia in Spain.

Murcia is a beautiful area where the Mar Menor lagoon and the Med come together to create a dramatic coastline of cliffs and sandy white beaches.

Paradise found: John (left) pictured with his wife Suzannah and daughter Sophie at El Valle

Our party had two villas that came with private pools and outdoor dining areas.

The resort was a serene base for our holiday. It had six pools, a golf course and a large clubhouse which served excellent food.